Route from Chelmsford to Christchurch

The distance between Chelmsford and Christchurch is 153 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
153 mi , 2 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Christchurch

153 mi 2 h 36 min
1.
Head northeast
218 ft
2.
Turn right onto Duke Street (A1099)
116 ft
3.
Turn right onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
962 ft
4.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Parkway (A1060)
25 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Parkway (A1060)
799 ft
6.
Make a slight right to stay on Parkway (A1060)
161 ft
7.
Turn right onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
547 ft
9.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A1114)
334 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A1114)
164 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
442 ft
13.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
131 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
15.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
67 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
517 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
153 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
23.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
25.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
26.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
29.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
30.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
31.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
35.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
36.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
38.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Chelmsford to Christchurch?

The expense of driving from Chelmsford to Christchurch, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £26.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £13.3 (£26.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.87 per passenger (£26.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.65 per passenger (£26.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Chelmsford to Christchurch, approximately 18.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 153.2 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £26.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Christchurch

The slowest route from Chelmsford to the Christchurch is 141.15 miles and takes 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chelmsford to Christchurch by car?

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Christchurch is the second suggested route (141mi, 3h 16min) and costs 24.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Christchurch is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 36min) and costs 26.6 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Chelmsford to Christchurch?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Chelmsford to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 36min. The slowest route is 141mi, and its duration is 3h 16min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Chelmsford to Christchurch by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Chelmsford to Christchurch. It provides driving directions from Chelmsford to Christchurch, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Chelmsford - Christchurch route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Chelmsford to Christchurch with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Chelmsford located?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.